Fishing reports from bass anglers returning from the new "Lake Huites" are of catches of 100 to 300 bass per day from 2 to 10 pounds. " Lake Huites has the hottest bass fishing I've ever seen," a veteran angler of Mexico's hot bass fishing action for more than 25 years reported after returning from a recent trip.

One and a half hours drive east of El Fuerte and deep into the foothills of the Sierra Madre's, is the new "Mystery Lake of Mexico," Huites, where a lakeside fishing camp for Villa Del Pescador was completed in the summer of 1998. Lake Huites, constructed for irrigation in 1991, was stocked with fast growing aggressive Florida strain hybrid black bass three years ago. The lake has been protected from fishing or netting since the stocking and will be managed as a catch and release bass fishing honey hole.

The lake covers about 15 thousand acres and is loaded with cover and hungry bass. The Florida hybrids are fast growers and are already reaching 7 pounds. With the management strategy now in place these fish will be pushing 10 pounds this year. By this fall large numbers of 3 pound plus bass will be caught.

El Fuerte, only 50 miles from the international airport in Los Mochis, is the most popular departure point to the Copper Canyon, one of the more spectacular geological wonders of Mexico.

Villa Del Pescador, a colonial villa with guest accommodations for 16, has a reputation for providing its bass fishing, bird hunting and Copper Canyon clients, with good food and a quiet place to relax while enjoying the many interesting activities the area has to offer. A short walk along the quaint cobblestone streets rewards guests with a number of interesting sites and photo opportunities such as the gardens at the town square, the 100 year old Cathedral and warm smiles from the friendly residents of El Fuerte.

Packages from 3 to 5 days are available that include all ground transportation, rooms, meals, drinks, boats and guides. Hunting - Fishing combo packages and Copper Canyon - Fishing combo packages are also available.